BibbillowTM

ABSTRACT

This invention is a cushioned torso covering for an adult/parent/babysitter to wear while rocking, burping, feeding, and holding an infant. It is filled/padded and is fastened around the back of the neck, can be tightened around the waist for the right fit, and covers the entire front torso and front/back of shoulders. The entire front of the covering is filled/padded (pillow like qualities) to provide comfort and protection for both the infant and the adult. The infant is protected from zippers, snaps, buttons, jewelry, collar bones, dirty clothing and is comforted by the feel of the padding. The adult wearing this product is further protected from spit up and is more comfortable while holding the infant.

This application claims priority to provisional Patent application No.60/408,984.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present inventors referred to a Bibbillow is a cushioned torsocovering for an adult/parent/babysitter to wear while rocking, burping,feeding, and holding an infant. It is filled/padded and is fastenedaround the back of the neck, can be tightened around the waist for theright fit, and covers the entire front torso and front/back ofshoulders. The entire front of the covering is filled/padded (pillowlike qualities) to provide comfort and protection for both the infantand the adult. The infant is protected from zippers, snaps, buttons,jewelry, collar bones, dirty clothing and is comforted by the feel ofthe padding. The adult wearing this product is further protected fromspit up and is more comfortable while holding the infant.

The entire covering is machine washable and dryable. It is made of achoice of fabrics such as 100% cotton, cotton/polyester blend,polyester, polyester derivative, nylon or a variety of other washableand comfortable fabrics. The fill will be either 100% polyester, 100%cotton or a cotton/poly blend. The neck and waist fasteners will havethe option of being tied together or closed using VELCRO® or other typesof hook and latch fasteners. Future versions may include snaps, buttonsor eye hooks. The current size is 30 inches wide at it's widest pointsand 33 inches long at its longest points and would be considered a largesize. Sizes will range from small to x-large to appropriately fit bodytypes.

Being a product made of fabric for wearing, the process of making it isa sewing machine. A sheet(s) of fill is sewn directly in between the twoouter sides. The sewing of the filling reinforces it so that it does notmigrate (as some blankets do) and leave lumps of fill after washing. Theties and fasteners are reinforced for durability during use and washing.

1. After a patent and product search, no such patent covering a paddedtorso covering for infant/adult protection was found. The only remotelyrelated products are burp cloths which fall off your shoulder and offerno added comfort or protection for the infant or adult. A number ofcloth body type coverings were found during the patent search: Clothbody coverings having multi-cycle refastenable tape closure systems(U.S. Pat. No. 5,593,750); Bib with securing device for securing abouttorso (U.S. Pat. No. 6,405,374); Post operative vest with pillowenclosure (U.S. Pat. No. 6,256,790); Disposable garment-protecting coverfor use when holding infants (U.S. Pat. No. 6,345,392). But none of theuses or designs of the Bibbillow™ are included in any found.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a cushioned torso covering for anadult/parent/babysitter to wear while rocking, burping, feeding, andholding an infant. It is filled/padded and is fastened around the backof the neck, can be tightened around the waist for the right fit, andcovers the entire front torso and front/back of shoulders. The entirefront of the covering is filled/padded (pillow like qualities) toprovide comfort and protection for both the infant and the adult. Theinfant is protected from zippers, snaps, buttons, jewelry, collar bones,dirty clothing and is comforted by the feel of the padding. The adultwearing this product is further protected from spit up and is morecomfortable while holding the infant.

This invention is a result of there not being any products availablethat one can use to protect and comfort both an infant while being heldand the adult holding the infant. The infant is protected from zippers,snaps, buttons, jewelry, collar bones, dirty clothing and is comfortedby the feel of the padding. The adult wearing this product is furtherprotected from spit up and is more comfortable while holding the infant.This product doubles as a comfort item because its pillow like qualitiesoffer a comfortable place for baby to rest. In addition, fabrics printschosen will offer baby stimulation while awake which promotesdevelopment.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

The Drawing illustrates a front plan view of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a cushioned torso covering for anadult/parent/babysitter to wear while rocking, burping, feeding, andholding an infant. It is filled/padded and is fastened around the backof the neck by a hook and latch closure, can be tightened around thewaist with ties 3 for the right fit, and covers the entire front torsoand front/back of shoulders with flaps 2. The entire front of thecovering is filled with padding 5 to provide comfort and protection forthe infant. The infant is protected from zippers, snaps, buttons,jewelry, collar bones, dirty clothing and is comforted by the feel ofthe padding. The adult wearing this product is further protected fromspit up and is more comfortable while holding the infant. The fabricprints also stimulate baby while awake.

The entire covering is washable. It is made of a choice of fabrics suchas 100% cotton, cotton/polyester blend, polyester, polyester derivative,nylon or a variety of other washable and comfortable fabrics. The fillwill be either 100% polyester, 100% cotton or a cotton/poly blend. Theneck and waist fasteners will have the option of being tied together orclosed using Velcro®. Future versions may include snaps, buttons or eyehooks. The current size is 30 inches wide at it's widest points and 33inches long at its longest points and would be considered a large size.Sizes will range from small to x-large to appropriately fit body types.

Being a product made of fabric for wearing, the process of making it isa sewing machine. A sheet(s) of fill is sewn directly in between the twoouter sides. The sewing of the filling reinforces it so that it does notmigrate (as some blankets do) and leave lumps of fill after washing. Theties and fasteners are reinforced for durability during use and washing.

After a patent and product search, no such patent covering a paddedtorso covering for infant/adult protection was found. The only remotelyrelated products are burp cloths which fall off your shoulder and offerno added comfort or protection for the infant of adult. A number ofcloth body type coverings were found during the patent search: Clothbody coverings having multi-cycle refastenable tape closure systems(U.S. Pat. No. 5,593,750); Bib with securing device for securing abouttorso (U.S. Pat. No. 6,405,374); Post operative vest with pillowenclosure (U.S. Pat. No. 6,256,790); Disposable garment-protecting coverfor use when holding infants (U.S. Pat. No. 6,345,392). But none of theuses or designs of the Bibbillow™ are included in any found.

1. i. A protective covering that stays in place and protects an infantfrom all objects, including but not limited to zippers, buttons,jewelry, collar bones, and dirty clothing. ii. A padded covering thatstays in place and offers an infant a comfortable and soothing place torest while being rocked, walked or any other activity that takes placein ones arms. While awake, the baby is stimulated by the patterns on thefabric. iii. A covering that stays in place and is also fully protectivefor the adult from spit up; and the padding makes the adult comfortableby eliminating discomfort from awkward positions of the baby's head orother baby body part.